News Writer Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a News Writer in Roanoke, VA is $45,156. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $37,418 to a high of $54,980, with most professionals earning between $41,106 and $50,299.

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Producers and reporters with research.

December 21, 2022

Gathers story ideas from reporters, producers, and other sources.

September 01, 2022

Seek out and cultivate working relationships with trusted sources to enrich your coverage with expert authority and the heads-up on big news.

January 16, 2023

Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving.

April 27, 2023

Collaborate in lockstep with the SEO team and social team to plan and optimize the distribution of each story.

May 12, 2023

Develops sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for News Writer in Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

41106

50299

45156

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

43973

55736

48317

What is the average salary for News Writer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of News Writer in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for News Writer ranges from $41,106 to $50,299 with the average base salary of $45,156. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,973 to $55,736 with the average total cash compensation of $48,317.

View Average Salary for News Writer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$45,156	$41,106 - $50,299
Bonus	$3,160	$2,867 - $5,437
Total Pay	$48,317	$43,973 - $55,736

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

News Writer Salary Near Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,378 - $49,408	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,829 - $48,736	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,566 - $50,861	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,968 - $51,353	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,557 - $50,850	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,378 - $50,632	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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